14-year-old stabbed: Caleb Rijos killed in Bronx, New York City stabbing, Waldo Mejia charged; community to rally in support

NEW YORK — A 14-year-old was fatally stabbed while walking to school in New York City last week.

Caleb Rijos was attacked Friday morning in the Bronx.

Waldo Mejia, 29, was arrested and charged in Rijos’ stabbing death.

Mejia shouted expletives at reporters Saturday, as he was escorted out of the 40th Precinct in handcuffs.

Authorities say they found him with weapons, including the bloody knife they say was used in the murder of Rijos.

Police say Mejia had four prior arrests, including for another stabbing.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny revealed that during the homicide investigation, an officer from the Transit Bureau noticed similarities between the murder suspect and another individual involved in a stabbing at a subway station on East 138th Street.

In that unprovoked attack on Jan. 5, police say Mejia approached from behind, and stabbed a man in the arm.

Late last year, police say Mejia plunged a knife into his neighbor’s Ring camera. He was arrested on Nov. 27.

Police say Mejia has a history of interactions with the NYPD in which his mental health played a role.

Mejia, the suspect, was officially charged with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon on Saturday. Additional charges related to the subway stabbing may also be brought against him.

Rijos is the third minor to have been killed in 2025 in New York City.

Community members will gather in the Bronx in honor of Rijos.

A gathering will take place at the Richard R. Green MS campus in the Williamsbridge area, bringing together students, faculty, and members of the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program.

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